Lunch Break with ATI: The Rejoicing Vine Talks Wine, Community, and Creative Roots

Lunch Break with ATI: The Rejoicing Vine Talks Wine, Community, and Creative Roots

Frances and Brent Kumfer recently sat down with the Actors Theatre of Indiana team and Cynthia Collins for a lively conversation on the Lunch Break Podcast, and let’s just say—there was no shortage of laughs, stories, and a few surprising parallels between wine and the performing arts. 🍇🎭

🎥 Watch the full interview here → YouTube link

Hosted in the heart of Carmel, Indiana, this episode is a fun, behind-the-scenes look at how The Rejoicing Vine came to be—and why we believe wine can be so much more than just a drink. It’s about connection. Celebration. And yes, a little sparkle.

What You’ll Learn in the Episode:

• How Brent and Frances left behind their former careers to start a sustainability-focused winery in Indiana

• What it’s like being a husband-and-wife team running a small business (hint: it involves a lot of lists and laughter)

• Why local arts and local agriculture are both essential to thriving communities

• The philosophy behind our vineyard, from regenerative farming to wine kegging to pop culture-inspired releases

A Shared Love for Local

The partnership between food, wine, and the arts is something we cherish—and our chat with ATI reminded us just how powerful those connections can be. Whether you’re sipping a glass of bubbly wine at our winery or watching a show in the heart of Carmel, it’s all about being part of something bigger.

We're so grateful to the Actors Theatre of Indiana for spotlighting our story and helping us share our passion with a broader audience.

Come Visit Us

If you’re local to Carmel, Indianapolis, or the north suburbs, we’d love to welcome you to The Rejoicing Vine. Swing by for a wine tasting, check out one of our upcoming events, and see for yourself why wine tastes even better when it’s rooted in purpose.

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Let’s keep raising a glass to local stories, shared passions, and the joy of doing what we love—on stage and in the vineyard.

Other Podcast Appearances

• Brent talks faith in business on the For The King Podcast with Rocky Ramsey

• Brent sits down with Dave Gibbs on The Omnibus Show in Carmel, IN